Building Engineering Project Manager

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

This role is part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. You will help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. Each role within our organization contributes to changing the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible for your community and beyond.

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out).
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle, ensuring completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to meet budget and schedule parameters.
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree
• PMP certification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience;
  Access experience would be a plus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, builds organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges vary by skills, experience, education, and location.

Primary

Location:

United States-Virginia-Arlington. Other Locations:
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Fulton. Industry: Building Engineering.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Marketing and Admin. Job Posting:
Nov 6, 2025.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

EEO: HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.